Chapter 199

As Lyla and Antoine

from the call began to fade, pushed away by their comforting presence.

sat down, their warmth enveloped ine. The anxiety in

Suddenly, I wasn't afraid anymore. Whatever might happen, with these two friends by my side, I had the strength to face it.

I took a deep breath, and just before the call was about to disconnect, I pressed the answer button, switching to speaker mode.

The moment the call connected, the lawyer's serious voice came through "Ms. Wiley, I just received word that Leah Grant suffered a heart attack in custody. She's incritical condition and has been rushed to the hospital." what? Who had a heart attack?"

1 froze, feeling like I'd misheard

Did the lawyer really say Leah? But how could Leah possibly have a heart attack?

I opened my mouth to say something, but Lyla's angry voice cut in first, "Leah's in perfect health! How could she have a heart attack?"

me, I quietly closed my mouth, waiting

more details, but they're keeping things tight-lipped. 1

course, there'd be

We saw her regularly.

heart condition, we'd know about it,

played that card a long time

I knew something was

leaned closer to the phone

know which hospital they took Leal

what are you planning?"

tone, I smirked and replied, "I'm not planning anything. I just want to see for myself. I don't believe she has a heart condition" "Teah, neither

Lyla gave me a reassuring look. That look warmed

phone was silent for a moment before the lawyer said, "I'll take

probably wanted to come along to prevent me from doing anything reckless that

point,

rolled down the window, and

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